SOLUTION: Hong drove 405 miles using 20 gallons of gas. At this rate, how many gallons of gas would he need to drive 243 miles?

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Question 858572: Hong drove 405 miles using 20 gallons of gas. At this rate, how many gallons of gas would he need to drive 243 miles?
Answer by JulietG(1812) About Me  (Show Source):
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If Hong drives 405 miles with 20 gallons of gas, his miles per gallon is 405/20, or 20.25.
To find out how much gas is needed to drive 243 miles, divide 243 by 20.25.
243%2F20.25=12 gallons.